The Economic Times

Karnataka liquor taxation: Distillers to meet CM, seek review of new alcobev tax structure

Alcoholic beverage manufacturers in Bengaluru are seeking a review of proposed excise duty rules, fearing a European model's negative impact. The state government plans to introduce an alcohol-in-beverage (AIB) based excise duty structure, reducing pricing slabs. Distillers are concerned about duty hikes in lower slabs and hope for moderation.